Coach Accelerator Programme

We want to accelerate the development of outstanding coaches, capable of coaching athletes to become World and/or Olympic champions.

2016 Programme Applications

Applications for the 2016 intake of the Coach Accelerator Programme open on Monday 31 August. Coaches that have been through the programme are currently coaching HP Elite and Development individuals and teams successfully at international level, across a wide range of sports. Each annual intake is comprised of 6-8 coaches and is a competitive process.

To request an application form, please contact Rachel Collins on 04 802 4019 or rachel.collins@hpsnz.org.nz. It is important that each coach’s application is supported by their national sport organisation (NSO), so while individuals may request an application form, it must still have NSO endorsement.

Completed applications must be receivedno later than 5pm on Friday 25 September 2015. Final interviews for short-listed candidates will be held in Auckland from 27-29 October 2015.

If you would like to discuss the application and selection process, including the appropriateness of a particular application, please contact:Alex McKenzieCoach Accelerator Programme ManagerPhone: 021 720 438Email: alex.mckenzie@hpsnz.org.nz

Who is eligible?

Development level coaches who are identified by NSOs as integral members of the high performance programme

High performance personnel who, in the opinion of NSOs, have the potential to become high performance coaches, and are in the coach succession plans of the NSO.

Any coach who is working with high performance athletes in the High Performance Sport NZ network, and believes that they are capable of coaching World, Olympic and/or Paralympic champion athletes should consider the programme.

Requirements include:

coaching experience to at least regional under 21 age group level

the ability to travel for at least eight weeks annually

a commitment to engage themselves full-time to the role and

a commitment to working within High Performance Sport NZ’s Coaching code of ethics.

Coach Accelerator contact

Here's what two of the coaches have had to say about the programme:

Dayle Cheatley (Cycling New Zealand Head Coach)

"I have been on many coaching courses and programmes, but the Coach Accelerator programme has been something special. The interaction between coaches during the year is fantastic. The Coach Accelerator challenges your thinking and decisions – you learn a lot about yourself and your coaching style. I would encourage any high performing coach aspiring to greater success to apply for the Coach Accelerator."

Grant Bradburn (former Northern Districts Cricket Coach)

“The opportunity to tap into Coach Performance skills and knowledge has been instrumental in my progress as a High Performance coach. I have been exposed to so much learning potential, particularly through my involvement in the Coach Accelerator Programme. Being able to filter this information has enabled me to transfer a great deal of this information into true knowledge that is now applicable in my coaching environment."